Senior Site Engineer

Basic Salary then has a 15% project uplift added on to it for the duration of the project

Performance related bonus

Plus a very healthy beneftis package

Main Purpose of the Job:

Lead multiple work fronts of ground engineering works, achieving safety, quality, contract performance and programme outcomes; drive commercial value and NEC4 compliance; mentor engineers and manage stakeholders.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Technical & Site Ops:
  Lead resource allocation for ground engineering works; resolve technical issues; drive close-out of non-conformities; assure ITPs/RAMS/permit compliance.
• Safety:
  Lead investigations and root-cause; provide visible safety leadership; trend recurring issues.
• Site Briefings:
  Set/approve briefing content across fronts; deliver client/stakeholder briefings; audit briefing quality/records.
• Procurement:
  Define workface procurement plans; hire vs buy decisions; manage subcontractor performance/variations.
• Quality:
  Own QA plan for D-Wall/soil mixing scope; ensure ITP coverage/hold points; close NCRs; data-driven QA reporting; meet client/third-party hold points.
• Productivity:
  Benchmark/analyse rates for wall panels and soil mixing; remove systemic constraints; lead weekly productivity reviews; track outcomes.
• Programme:
  Own detailed sequencing; manage total/free/terminal float; run critical path checks; lead delay analysis; agree recovery resequencing with PM.
• Commercial:
  Lead EWs/NCEs/CEs preparation; manage cost/value trends; contribute forecast and earned value.
• Contractual (NEC4 Option 4 – Alliance):
  Ensure rigorous compliance; lead change documentation/responses; brief team on obligations; secure timely programme acceptance updates.
• Leadership & Attitude:
  Coach/mentor engineers; conduct difficult conversations; manage performance and disciplinary matters up to formal warnings; strong stakeholder interface with all support teams.
• Other (standardisation & versatility):
  Responsibilities are guidelines to standardise expectations across multidisciplinary projects. Tasks may flex up/down or across teams (operations, technical, commercial, procurement, quality, safety, logistics, etc.) depending on project needs; maintain a proactive, solution-focused attitude. Works may occasionally require weekend or night shifts, so a rotation system may be expected in line with project requirements.

Knowledge,

Experience and Qualifications

Required:

• Experience:
  
  Typically 5-8 years in senior leadership of work fronts is preferred, but not essential.
• Education:
  
  Degree in Civil/Geotechnical; IEng/CEng desirable.
• Certifications & Tickets: CSCS (required); SMSTS; AP Course (preferred/advantageous);
  Incident Investigation training; NEC4 accreditation (preferred).
• Technical Competence:
  Advanced D-Wall/soil mixing/grouting; de-risking and rapid issue resolution.
• Programme/Commercial/Contractual:
  Terminal float/critical path mastery; delay analysis; negotiation on CEs; forecasting inputs; strong NEC4 processes.
• Tools & Systems: P6 (intermediate–advanced), MS Project (advanced), Excel (advanced dashboards/CVR inputs), Word (advanced), PowerPoint (advanced), AutoCAD (intermediate), Cemar (advanced).
• Behaviours:
  Calm, decisive, fair; constructive challenge; proactive stakeholder management.